Realgar and Charoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.54-2.78
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Charoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Charoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.