Cinnabar and Marble Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Marble

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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

2Not Available

1 7.18

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

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Marble Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Marble Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Marble Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Marble is Not Available.