Cinnabar and Purpurite 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
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cinnabar and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cinnabar and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.