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Cavansite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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