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Albite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.97
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
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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.

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