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Realgar and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Realgar and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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