Ammolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.802

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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