Chrysocolla and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
none
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.