Hurlbutite 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
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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
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.