Realgar and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.39
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Realgar and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Realgar and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.