×

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Cinnabar
Cinnabar



ADD
Compare
X
Chrysoberyl
X
Cinnabar

Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.812
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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