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Stolzite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Slightly sectile  

Solubility
-  
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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