Scorzalite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.312

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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