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Eosphorite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite and Cinnabar 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 Eosphorite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.