Cancrinite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Cancrinite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.