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Cryolite and Crystal Opal 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
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.