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Sylvite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Slightly sectile  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2-2.5  

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

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Sylvite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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