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Austinite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Slightly sectile  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Austinite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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