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Mottramite and Cinnabar Physical Properties


Cinnabar and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Slightly sectile   

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

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mottramite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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

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