Realgar and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.97-3.14
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Good
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Realgar and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Realgar and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.