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Cinnabar and Andalusite 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)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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