Cinnabar and Danburite 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)
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Specific Gravity
2
2.97-3.03
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
{001} Poor
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.