Schorl and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Schorl

Cinnabar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Slightly sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.222

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Schorl and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorl and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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