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Cryolite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.971.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.