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Cinnabar and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Albite 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 Cinnabar and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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