Cinnabar and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cinnabar and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cinnabar and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.