Cryolite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cryolite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.