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Ametrine and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Slightly sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
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
2.65   
2   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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