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Cinnabar and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
Not Available   

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

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cinnabar and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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