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Cinnabar and Hackmanite Physical Properties

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
2.27-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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