Realgar and Anglesite Physical Properties

Realgar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.566.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Realgar and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Realgar and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.