Seraphinite and Realgar Physical Properties

Seraphinite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Realgar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Seraphinite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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