Chlorite group and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Chlorite group

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

2.6-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Chlorite group and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorite group and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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