Eosphorite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Eosphorite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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