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Cinnabar and Sulfur Physical Properties

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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)
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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