Cinnabar and Hessonite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Hessonite

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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

23.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Hessonite 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.