Cinnabar and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.