Plumbogummite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.014
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Plumbogummite and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Realgar chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Plumbogummite and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.