Diamond and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Soluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
C
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
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.
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