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Fancy Diamond and Cancrinite Physical Properties


Cancrinite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.42-2.52   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
10   
5-6   

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

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Fancy Diamond and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond and Cancrinite chemical formula.

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Fancy Diamond and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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

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