Baddeleyite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

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

5.5-6.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Baddeleyite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Baddeleyite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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