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Realgar and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
10   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
C   

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Realgar and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Realgar and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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