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Cryolite and Hollandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Cryolite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Cryolite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.