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Apache Tear and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
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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
Not Available
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apache Tear and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

Apache Tear and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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