Realgar and Moissanite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.