Howlite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Howlite

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

2.45-2.582

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Howlite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Howlite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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