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Cryolite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.