Cinnabar and Powellite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Powellite

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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)

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

24.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cinnabar and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.