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Cinnabar and Elaeolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile
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Solubility

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

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Specific Gravity

22.55-2.67
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Cinnabar and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Cinnabar and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.