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Cinnabar and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Sectile  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Cinnabar and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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