Diamond and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Diamond

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Cinnabar 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 Diamond and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.