Cinnabar and Chabazite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Chabazite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cinnabar and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cinnabar and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.