Amber and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Soluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.
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