Schorlomite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Cinnabar

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Slightly sectile

Solubility

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

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

None

Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-2.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Cinnabar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

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