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Cryolite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None observed   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cryolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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