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Cryolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.973.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cryolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.