Realgar and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.97-3.03
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Good
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.