Realgar and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
3.82-3.97
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
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
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.