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Gyrolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2
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
2
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.