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Cinnabar and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite 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  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Cinnabar and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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