Cinnabar and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Cinnabar and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Cinnabar and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.