Lawsonite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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

3.092

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Lawsonite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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