Cinnabar and Cymophane Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Cymophane

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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

23.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cinnabar and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cinnabar and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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