Prase and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Prase and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Cinnabar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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