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Magnetite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
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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
5.2
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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