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Cryolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
none

Mohs Hardness

2.52-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Cryolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Cryolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.