Cryolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Simpsonite

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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

2.97Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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