Orthoclase and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Orthoclase

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

2.54-2.612

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Orthoclase and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael 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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Orthoclase and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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