Cryolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Cryolite

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cryolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cryolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.