Calcite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich 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
Calcite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.