Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite 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 Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.