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Ceylonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ceylonite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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