Realgar and Tremolite Physical Properties

Realgar

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.4 Solubility

Not Available

1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.8 Specific Gravity

3.562.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.12 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.13 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.14 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Realgar and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Realgar and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.