Cinnabar and Druzy Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Druzy

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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)

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52.5-3

2 10

1.4 Chemical Composition

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

Cinnabar and Druzy Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Druzy 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 Druzy chemical formula.

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

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Cinnabar and Druzy Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Druzy Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Druzy Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Druzy is Not Available.