Cinnabar and Diamond Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cinnabar and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Cinnabar and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.