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Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
23.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.