Emerald and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.
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