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Achroite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.97  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Achroite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Cryolite 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 Achroite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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