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Cinnabar and Wavellite Physical Properties

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)
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.