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Ruby and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.56   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ruby and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Realgar 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 Ruby and Realgar chemical formula.

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Ruby and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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