Cryolite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Cryolite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.