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Starlite 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
3.91-4.73
2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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