Cancrinite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Cancrinite

Jadeite

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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

2.42-2.523.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on [110]

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cancrinite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cancrinite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.