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Cinnabar and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite 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  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Cinnabar and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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