Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.