Lizardite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Lizardite

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

2.552

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Lizardite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Lizardite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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