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Cryolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cryolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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