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Realgar and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Realgar and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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