Realgar and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Realgar

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.564.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Realgar and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Realgar and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.