Cryolite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
None observed
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cryolite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cryolite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cryolite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.