Realgar and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Realgar

Fibrolite

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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

3.563.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Realgar and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Realgar and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.