Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated Quartz and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated Quartz is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.