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Cinnabar and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

Cinnabar and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.

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