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Cinnabar and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Sectile
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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Cinnabar and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Cinnabar and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.