Barite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.482.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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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Barite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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