Cinnabar and Obsidian Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Obsidian

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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

22.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Cinnabar and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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

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Cinnabar and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.