Cryolite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Goshenite

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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

2.972.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cryolite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Cryolite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.