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Baryte and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Baryte and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

Baryte and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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