Melanite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Melanite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.102

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Melanite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Melanite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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