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Microcline 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
2.55-2.63
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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