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Cinnabar and Feldspar Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.