Cinnabar and Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
  
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Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
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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.