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Cryolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
None observed   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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