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Cinnabar and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
-  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Cinnabar and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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