Howlite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
2
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-2.5
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
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.