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Tinzenite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Slightly sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinzenite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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