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Danburite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Danburite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Danburite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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