Xonotlite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722

1 7.18

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Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Good

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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