Realgar and Elbaite Physical Properties

Realgar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.562.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Realgar and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Realgar and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.