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Beudantite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.482
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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