Californite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Californite

Cinnabar

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.472

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Californite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Californite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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