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Cryolite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Cryolite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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