Cryolite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cryolite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cryolite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.