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Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
2
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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