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Realgar and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.562.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Realgar and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Realgar and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.