Home
×

Cancrinite
Cancrinite

Agate
Agate



ADD
Compare
X
Cancrinite
X
Agate

Cancrinite and Agate Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Cancrinite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Agate 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 Cancrinite and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Cancrinite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.