Ekanite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Ekanite

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

3.28-3.322

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Ekanite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ekanite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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