Cinnabar and Sphene Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Sphene

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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

2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Cinnabar and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Sphene Specific Gravity

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