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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.02-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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