Cinnabar and Marialite 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
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cinnabar and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cinnabar and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.