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Cryolite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.972.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.