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Cancrinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Cancrinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cancrinite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Cancrinite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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