Fire Agate and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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
2.60-2.64
2
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Absent
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fire Agate and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fire Agate and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.