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Cinnabar and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Brittle  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Cinnabar and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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