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Cryolite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.972.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.