Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.