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Arfvedsonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Arfvedsonite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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