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Cinnabar and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cinnabar and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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