Realgar and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.55
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
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Cleavage
{010} Good
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Realgar and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Realgar and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.