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Augelite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augelite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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