Cinnabar and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.