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Peridot and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.56   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Poor   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Peridot and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Realgar physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Peridot and Realgar chemical formula.

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Peridot and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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