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Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

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
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1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal 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
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Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.