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Realgar and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.56  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Realgar and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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