Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Blue Beryl Maxixe

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.522.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67.5-8

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

Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.