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Cryolite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None observed   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4-7   

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

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Cryolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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