Schorlomite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Slightly sectile
Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
2
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2-2.5
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
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.