Realgar | |
Chemical Formula |
As4S4 or AsS |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
3.56 |
Color |
Red to yellow-orange; in polished section, pale gray, with abundant yellow to red internal reflections |
Streak |
Red-orange to red |
Luster |
Resinous, Greasy |
Refractive Index |
n = 2.538 n = 2.684 n = 2.704 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent |
Cleavage |
Distinct/GoodGood on , less good on |
Crystal Habit:Prismatic striated crystals; more commonly massive, coarse to fine granular, or as incrustations |