Realgar and Beryl Physical Properties

Realgar

Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.56

2.60-2.90

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Uneven, Gems, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Imperfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Realgar and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

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Realgar Vs Ruby

Realgar and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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Rhodolite

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Ruby

Rutile