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Cinnabar and Scorodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.