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Aragonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.97  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Aragonite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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