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Cinnabar and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
Brittle  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Cinnabar and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Cinnabar and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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