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Uvite and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
3.56
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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