Hurlbutite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Hurlbutite

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

2.902

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Hurlbutite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hurlbutite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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