Cinnabar and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Crystal Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

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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

21.97-2.22

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

2-2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cinnabar and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.