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Cryolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.56-2.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None observed
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Cryolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Cryolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.