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Amethyst and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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