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Realgar and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.563.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.