Cancrinite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cancrinite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Cancrinite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cancrinite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.