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Cryolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.71   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None observed   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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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.

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