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Cryolite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.975.00-5.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None observed
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}

Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.