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Realgar and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.56
2
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Realgar and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

Realgar and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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