Cancrinite and Hematite Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Hematite

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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

2.42-2.525.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cancrinite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Hematite 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 Hematite 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 Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cancrinite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.