Cinnabar and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Cinnabar

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cinnabar and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Anthophyllite 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 Cinnabar and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cinnabar and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.