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Chrysoprase and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Slightly sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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