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Cinnabar and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
-  

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
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Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Cinnabar and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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