Cryolite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Papagoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cryolite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cryolite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.