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Augite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.97  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Augite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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