Augite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
-
Slightly sectile
Solubility
-
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
2
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Augite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Augite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.