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Cinnabar and Sylvite 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)
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.