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Carnelian and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO2
 
Slightly sectile
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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2
Uneven
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
2-2.5
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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