Cryolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Cryolite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Cryolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Cryolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.