Cryolite and Norbergite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Norbergite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.177

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cryolite and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Compare Red Gemstones

Cryolite Vs Franklinite

Cryolite Vs Fluorite

Cryolite Vs Fire Opal

Cryolite and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.