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Cinnabar and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
23.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.