Catapleiite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Catapleiite

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

2.722

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Catapleiite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Catapleiite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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