Cinnabar and Orthoclase 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
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cinnabar and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.