Cymophane and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Cymophane

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

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

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cymophane and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Cinnabar 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 Cymophane and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cymophane and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.