Triplite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Triplite

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Triplite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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