Akoya pearl and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Akoya pearl

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Akoya pearl and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Akoya pearl and Cinnabar 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 Akoya pearl and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Akoya pearl and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Akoya pearl and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Akoya pearl and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Akoya pearl is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.