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Realgar and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Realgar and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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