Garnet and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.