Cryolite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None observed
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cryolite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cryolite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cryolite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.