Realgar and Carnelian Physical Properties

Realgar

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.562.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiO₂

Realgar and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Realgar and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.