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Realgar and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.56
3.35
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Realgar and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Realgar and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.