Chabazite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Chabazite

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.08-2.162

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven

Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

4.52-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Chabazite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite 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 Chabazite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chabazite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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