Cancrinite and Baryte Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.524.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

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

Not Available

Cancrinite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Baryte 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 Baryte 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

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Cancrinite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.