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Verdite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.56   

Fracture
Not Available   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3   
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Realgar chemical formula.

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Verdite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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

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