Realgar and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.65
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Realgar and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Realgar and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.