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Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Hessonite Garnet and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
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Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.

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