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Cinnabar and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
21.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O

Cinnabar and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Cinnabar and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.