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Cryolite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None observed   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Cryolite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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