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Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.