Cancrinite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaF2
Cancrinite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cancrinite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2
Cancrinite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.