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Cancrinite and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Cancrinite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite 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 Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Cancrinite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.