Variscite 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
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.