Albite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Albite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.652.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Albite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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