Cinnabar and Iolite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Iolite

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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

22.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Cinnabar and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Cinnabar and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.