Albite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Albite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.652

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Albite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Albite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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