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Sinhalite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sinhalite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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