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Cryolite

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Cryolite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.976.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None observed
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cryolite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cryolite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.