Garnet Malaia and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 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

Garnet Malaia and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Cancrinite chemical formula.

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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Garnet Malaia and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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