Realgar and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
3.55-4.33
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Realgar and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Realgar and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.