Jasper and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Jasper

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jasper and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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