Realgar and Baryte Physical Properties

Realgar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.564.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Realgar and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

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Realgar and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.