Cobaltite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

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

6.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Cobaltite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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