Cinnabar and Jeremejevite 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)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
3.28-3.31
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None observed
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.