Home
Gemstones


Realgar and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Realgar and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Realgar and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones