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Realgar and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.65   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Realgar and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Realgar and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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