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Cinnabar and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Slightly sectile  
-  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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