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Realgar

realgar

AsS

Realgar mineral information and data

Realgar mineral information and data — via www.dakotamatrix.com · Source

Overview

Realgar ( ree-AL-gar, -⁠gər), also known as arsenic blende, ruby sulphur or ruby of arsenic, is an arsenic sulfide mineral with the chemical formula α-As4S4. It is a soft mineral occurring in monoclinic crystals, or in granular, compact, or powdery form, often in association with the related mineral, orpiment (As2S3). It is orange-red in color, and burns with a bluish flame releasing fumes of arsenic and sulfur. It is trimorphous with pararealgar and bonazziite.

Scientific references

  1. Realgar — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109746 Link
  2. Realgar — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realgar Link