Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Calcite Satin Spar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.