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Cryolite and Cobaltite 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
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cryolite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cryolite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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