Cinnabar and Trinitite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Trinitite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

2-9999

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

2-2.5-9999

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO

Cinnabar and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Trinitite 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 Trinitite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Trinitite- SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO

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Cinnabar and Trinitite Specific Gravity

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