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Cinnabar and Larvikite Physical Properties

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
2
2.59
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.