Euclase and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Euclase

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.122.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Euclase and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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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Euclase and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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