Realgar and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Realgar

Aquamarine

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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

3.56

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Realgar and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Realgar and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.