Diaspore and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
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
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.