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Cryolite and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.