Cryolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Hiddenite

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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

2.973.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi₂O₆

Cryolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Cryolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.