Cinnabar and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Smithsonite

Add ⊕

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Brittle

Solubility

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

Durability

Specific Gravity

24.00-4.65

1 7.18

👆🏻

Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Perfect on [1011]

Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

👆🏻

Chemical Composition

HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cinnabar and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Cinnabar Vs Franklinite

Cinnabar Vs Friedelite

Cinnabar Vs Hexagonite

Cinnabar and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.