Cinnabar and Hematite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Brittle

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

25.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cinnabar and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cinnabar and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.