Cinnabar and Moissanite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Moissanite

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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)

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cinnabar and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cinnabar and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.