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Chiastolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Slightly sectile  

Solubility
-  
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chiastolite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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