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Cinnabar and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cinnabar and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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