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Tanzanite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.56   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tanzanite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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