Cryolite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Cryolite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cryolite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.