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Afghanite and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.97
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Afghanite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Afghanite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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