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Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.74-2.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.