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Glaucophane and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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