Cinnabar and Hematite 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
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cinnabar and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cinnabar and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.