Cryolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.