Cinnabar and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.