Realgar

Arsenic sulfide mineral

Realgar

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.

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