Cinnabar and Oligoclase 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
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cinnabar and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cinnabar and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.