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Moroxite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moroxite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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