Hauyne and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Hauyne

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.52.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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

Hauyne and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
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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Hauyne and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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