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Cancrinite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cancrinite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cancrinite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.