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Realgar and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
4.3-5   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Irregular/uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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