Cinnabar and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Langbeinite

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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)

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Cinnabar and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Cinnabar and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.