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Prehnite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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