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Cinnabar and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite 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  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Cinnabar and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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