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Cinnabar and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond 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)   
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
10  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Cinnabar and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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