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Cinnabar and Ceylonite 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)
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cinnabar and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cinnabar and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.