Cancrinite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.522.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cancrinite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cancrinite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.