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Cinnabar and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

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
22.33-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.