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Cryolite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.25-3.45   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None observed   
Good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Cryolite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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