Dolomite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.