Realgar and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.67-2.73
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.