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Cancrinite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Cancrinite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Cancrinite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.