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Cryolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.976.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cryolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cryolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.