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Cancrinite and Jasper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Cancrinite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper- SiO2

Cancrinite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.