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Cryolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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