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Cryolite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.82   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

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

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Cryolite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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