Cancrinite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.525.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-3

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

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cancrinite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cancrinite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.