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Cinnabar
Cinnabar

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

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

-
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Specific Gravity

23.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.