Gahnospinel and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.42-2.52
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gahnospinel and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gahnospinel and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.