Baddeleyite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

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

5.5-6.02.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Baddeleyite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Baddeleyite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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