Realgar and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Realgar

Baddeleyite

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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

3.565.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Realgar and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Realgar and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.