Cryolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Cryolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Cryolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.