Cancrinite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Chrysoprase

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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

2.42-2.522.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Cancrinite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Cancrinite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.