Realgar and Crystal Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.56
1.97-2.22
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.