Home
×

Liddicoatite
Liddicoatite

Cinnabar
Cinnabar



ADD
Compare
X
Liddicoatite
X
Cinnabar

Liddicoatite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.02
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Liddicoatite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Liddicoatite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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