Nosean and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Nosean

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

2.30-2.402

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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

Nosean and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean 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 Nosean and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nosean and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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