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Cinnabar
Introduction
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Occurences
Notable Locality
Major Uses
Diagnostic Features

Physical Properties

Crystal System: hexagonal

Crystal Form: rhombohedral or plates

Habit: Granular or tabular form

Hardness:2-2.5

Cleavage/Fracture: Prismatic, {10_10}

cleavage:perfect

Luster: Metallic

Color: Fresh red

Streak: Fresh red

Specific Gravity:8.0-8.2

Other Characteristics:

(1) Translucent

(2)Optical rotator

(3)Poor conductor of electricity

(4)Spearhead crystal twin

        

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