Cinnabar and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cinnabar and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cinnabar and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.