Hyacinth and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Hyacinth

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

3.93-4.732

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Hyacinth and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hyacinth and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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