Realgar and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Realgar and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Realgar and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.