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Childrenite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
2.97   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Childrenite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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