Cinnabar and Wavellite 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)
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
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
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.