Cinnabar and Adamite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

24.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Adamite 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 Cinnabar and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Cinnabar and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.