Tremolite and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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
2.95-3.07
2
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tremolite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tremolite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.