Diamond and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Diamond

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
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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Diamond and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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