Iolite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Iolite

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

2.6-2.72.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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

Iolite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
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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Iolite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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