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Cryolite and Vivianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.972.64-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cryolite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.