Cinnabar and Labradorite 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)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Cinnabar and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Cinnabar and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.