Realgar and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.65
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Realgar and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Realgar and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.