Cinnabar and Steatite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

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1.2 Solubility

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cinnabar and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Cinnabar and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.