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Realgar and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.562.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Realgar and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Realgar and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.