Realgar and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.90-2.98
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.