Diaspore and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.402.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Diaspore and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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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Diaspore and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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