Cinnabar and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]
Cinnabar and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Amber 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 Cinnabar and Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Cinnabar and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.