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Cinnabar and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Baryte Barite 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.