Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Chlorastrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

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1.2 Solubility

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.1-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Granular

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.