Cinnabar and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

1.04 x 10⁻²⁵ g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10⁻³²)

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Eosphorite 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 Cinnabar and Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cinnabar and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.