Cinnabar and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Chrysotile

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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)

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cinnabar and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Cinnabar and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.