Dallasite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Dallasite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Cancrinite 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 Dallasite and Cancrinite 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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Dallasite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.