Sard and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.632.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

6.5-75-6

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

Sard and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- 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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Sard and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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