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Cryolite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cryolite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cryolite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.