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Zincite and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zincite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zincite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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