Rutile and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Rutile

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Insoluble in acids

4.20-4.30

Uneven, Conchoidal

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

6-6.5

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Slightly sectile

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

Uneven

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

2-2.5

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

Rutile and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rutile and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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