Chrysoprase and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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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

2.58-2.642

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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

Chrysoprase and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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