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Imperial Topaz and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Slightly sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Imperial Topaz and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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