Cinnabar and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Fuchsite

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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

22.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cinnabar and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Cinnabar and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.