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Axinite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Axinite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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