Realgar and Diaspore Physical Properties

Realgar

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.563.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Realgar and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Realgar and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.