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Realgar and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.09   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Realgar and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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