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Cinnabar and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Cinnabar and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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