Morion and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Morion

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.42-2.52

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

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Morion and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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