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Cinnabar and Brookite 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
2
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.