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Cryolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.974.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.