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Realgar and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.56  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Realgar and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Albite 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 Realgar and Albite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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