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Hydrogrossular and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Slightly sectile  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
2  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hydrogrossular and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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