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Cinnabar and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl 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)   
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Cinnabar and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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