Realgar and Jadeite Physical Properties

Realgar

Jadeite

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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

3.563.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Realgar and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.