Realgar and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
3.76-3.77
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.