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Cinnabar and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Cinnabar and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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