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Cryolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None observed
3,1

Mohs Hardness

2.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.