Fibrolite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Fibrolite

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

3.14-3.252.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Fibrolite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Fibrolite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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