Cinnabar and Wavellite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Wavellite

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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)

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

22.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.