Realgar and Coral Physical Properties

Realgar

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.56

2.60-2.70

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Realgar and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.