Home
×

Cancrinite
Cancrinite

Blue John
Blue John



ADD
Compare
X
Cancrinite
X
Blue John

Cancrinite and Blue John Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cancrinite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Blue John 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 John 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 John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cancrinite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.

Let Others Know
×