Realgar and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Realgar and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Realgar and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.