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Cryolite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Cryolite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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