Amazonite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Amazonite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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