Moissanite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

none

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.242

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moissanite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Moissanite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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