Cinnabar

HgS

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Cinnabar es la principal mena de mercurio y uno de los minerales no metálicos más densos. Su llamativo color escarlata lo ha convertido en un pigmento apreciado (bermellón) desde la antigüedad. Se forma típicamente cerca de fuentes termales volcánicas y fumarolas.

Sistema Cristalino Trigonal
Clase Mineral 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Dureza Mohs 2.0-2.5
Gravedad Específica 8.10-8.20
Color Scarlet red, brownish-red
Brillo Adamantine
Raya Scarlet
Exfoliación Perfect prismatic {1010}
Fractura Conchoidal to uneven
Transparencia Translucent
Hábito Cristalino Rhombohedral, massive, encrusting

Dureza Mohs

Mohs Hardness: 2,0 – 2,5
1 Soft10 Hard

Sistema Cristalino

Trigonal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Cinnabar?
Cinnabar has a Mohs hardness of 2.0-2.5.
What crystal system does Cinnabar belong to?
Cinnabar crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Cinnabar?
Cinnabar is typically Scarlet red, brownish-red.
What type of luster does Cinnabar have?
Cinnabar exhibits a Adamantine luster.
What is the chemical formula of Cinnabar?
The chemical formula of Cinnabar is HgS.