Cinnabar and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Tinzenite

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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

23.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cinnabar and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cinnabar and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.