Hollandite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Hollandite

Cinnabar

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.052

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct / Good, Prismatic

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

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

Hollandite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hollandite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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