Clinochlore and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Clinochlore and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Cinnabar 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 Clinochlore and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.