Heliodor and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Heliodor

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

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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

7.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Heliodor and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Heliodor and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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