Jet and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Jet and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Cinnabar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jet- C
• Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jet and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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