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Cryolite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Cryolite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Cryolite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.