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Cinnabar and Magnesite Physical Properties

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)
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.