Enstatite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Not Available
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
3.20-3.25
2
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Enstatite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Enstatite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Enstatite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Enstatite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Enstatite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.