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Jasper and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
2
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
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.