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Cryolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None observed   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Cryolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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