Cinnabar and Chrysocolla 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)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
none
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Cinnabar and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Cinnabar and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.