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Cancrinite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.52
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ZrSiO4

Cancrinite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Cancrinite and Zircon 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 Zircon 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 Zircon- ZrSiO4

Cancrinite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cancrinite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cancrinite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cancrinite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.