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Chondrodite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chondrodite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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