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Cryolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Cryolite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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