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Gaspeite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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
3.71
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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