Kunzite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Kunzite

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

3.15-3.212

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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

Kunzite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kunzite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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