Sarcopside and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Cinnabar

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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