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Cinnabar and Bort Physical Properties


Bort 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)   
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

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

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Cinnabar and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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