Cinnabar and Vlasovite 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)
  
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Cinnabar and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cinnabar and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cinnabar and Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.