Moldavite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Moldavite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32-2.382.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Moldavite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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Moldavite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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