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Zincite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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
5.50-5.90   
2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Zincite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Zincite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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