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Cinnabar and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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
KAlSi3O8

Cinnabar and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Cinnabar and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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