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Cinnabar and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Cinnabar and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Cinnabar and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.