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Phenakite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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
2.90-2.98   
2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Phenakite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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