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Cancrinite
Cancrinite

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Kyanite Cyprine



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Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.523.55-3.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-7
Amber
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
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.