Wavellite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
insoluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.