Realgar and Anatase Physical Properties

Realgar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.56

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Realgar and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Realgar and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.