Cinnabar and Moss Opal Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Moss Opal

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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)

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

21.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cinnabar and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cinnabar and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.