Cinnabar and Enstatite 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)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.