Kunzite 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
3.15-3.21
2
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
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
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.