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Cryolite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
None observed   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cryolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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