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Realgar and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
4-4.2   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Realgar and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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