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Cinnabar and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite 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  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Cinnabar and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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