Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Riesling Beryl

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.66-2.86

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

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Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.