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Amber and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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