Formula: Hg2N(Cl,SO4,MoO4,CO3) . H2O
Origin of name: For A. Moses, American mineralogist
Crystal system: Cubic
Crystal class: -43m
Twinning: Common on {111}
Unit cell: a = 28.61 Ǻ
Colour: Lemon-yellow to canary-yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Adamantine
Habit: Crystals octahedral, cubo-octahedral or cubic
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 7.72
Cleavage: 1; {111} (octahedral) imperfect
Tenacity: Uneven; brittle
Streak: Pale yellow
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