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Cinnabar and Pearl Physical Properties

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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
2
2.60-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.