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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


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
3.25-3.50  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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