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Edenite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.372.42-2.52
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Edenite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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