Cinnabar and Elbaite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Elbaite

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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)

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cinnabar and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Cinnabar and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.