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Cryolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KCl  

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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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