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Cinnabar and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
-  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Cinnabar and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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