Zircon and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zircon and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.