Stolzite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Stolzite

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbWO4

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

Stolzite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Stolzite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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