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Selenite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.56  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Selenite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Selenite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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