Cryolite and Londonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97
3.34
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cryolite and Londonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cryolite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cryolite and Londonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.