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Variscite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.42-2.52
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Variscite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Variscite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

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