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Cinnabar and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
Not Available   

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

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cinnabar and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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