Cryolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Cryolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.