Cryolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cryolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.