Cinnabar

HgS

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Cinnabar is the principal ore of mercury and one of the densest non-metallic minerals. Its striking scarlet color has made it a prized pigment (vermilion) since antiquity. It typically forms near volcanic hot springs and fumaroles.

晶系 Trigonal
鉱物分類 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
モース硬度 2.0-2.5
比重 8.10-8.20
Scarlet red, brownish-red
光沢 Adamantine
条痕色 Scarlet
劈開 Perfect prismatic {1010}
断口 Conchoidal to uneven
透明度 Translucent
結晶習性 Rhombohedral, massive, encrusting

モース硬度

Mohs Hardness: 2.0 – 2.5
1 Soft10 Hard

晶系

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.