Vishnevite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.42-2.52
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Vishnevite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cancrinite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Vishnevite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.