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Realgar and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Realgar and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Realgar and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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