Cinnabar and Titanite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

23.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaTiSiO5

Cinnabar and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Cinnabar and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.