Cinnabar and Simpsonite 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
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cinnabar and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.