Vesuvianite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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
3.32-3.43
2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
Not Available
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Vesuvianite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Vesuvianite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.