Cinnabar and Richterite Physical Properties

Cinnabar and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Cinnabar and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.