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.
| Kristal Sistemi | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Sertliği | 2.0-2.5 |
| Özgül Ağırlık | 8.10-8.20 |
| Renk | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | Scarlet |
| Dilimlenme | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent |
| Kristal Alışkanlığı | Rhombohedral, massive, encrusting |
Mohs Sertliği
Mohs Hardness: 2,0 – 2,5
1 Soft10 Hard
Kristal Sistemi
TrigonalFrequently 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.