Home
×

Cinnabar
Cinnabar

Fayalite
Fayalite



ADD
Compare
X
Cinnabar
X
Fayalite

Cinnabar and Fayalite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.