Cinnabar and Boracite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Boracite

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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)

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.95-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.