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Cinnabar and Diopside Physical Properties

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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
23.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Cinnabar and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Cinnabar and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.