Milarite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Milarite

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

2.52-2.602

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Milarite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Milarite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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