Selenite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Selenite

Cinnabar

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Selenite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

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Selenite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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