Hauyne and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Hauyne

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

Gelatinises in acids

2.4-2.5

Uneven, Conchoidal

Distinct on {110}

5-6

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Slightly sectile

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

Uneven

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

2-2.5

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

Hauyne and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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