Apophyllite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Apophyllite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.502.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on (001)

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Apophyllite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Cancrinite 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 Apophyllite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Apophyllite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.