Realgar and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Realgar and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Realgar and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.