Cinnabar and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Xonotlite

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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

22.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cinnabar and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.