Amblygonite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.102

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Amblygonite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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