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Cinnabar and Bornite Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
25.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu5FeS4

Cinnabar and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Cinnabar and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.