Gyrolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Gyrolite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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

2.482

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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

Gyrolite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gyrolite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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