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Cinnabar and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Cinnabar and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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