Sulphur and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.082

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulphur and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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