Cinnabar and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
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
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cinnabar and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cinnabar and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.