Realgar and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Realgar

Jeremejevite

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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

3.563.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Realgar and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.