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Diopside and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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