Cryolite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Cryolite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Ajoite 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 Cryolite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Cryolite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.