MN667

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Sample ID MN667 • Cabinet H

Realgar

5.52cm W x 7.33cm H x 5.55cm D • 434g
Sample TypeMineralColorRed, Yellow, WhiteLusterGreasy
StreakOrangeCleavage/FracturePerfect/UnevenSpecific Gravity2.75
Geographic Location/Date Mohs Hardness 2

A red and yellow mineral in a white matrix. Most of the specimen is yellow dust, which comes off very easily. This specimen's specific gravity is lower than average, which is 3.56. This could be because this specimen appears to have multiple minerals, not just Realgar.