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Realgar and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Realgar and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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