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Cinnabar and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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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.

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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.

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