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Rubellite 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
3.01-3.06
2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rubellite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite 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 Rubellite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rubellite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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