Cinnabar and Smithsonite 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)
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-5.5
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
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.