Dallasite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dallasite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Cryolite 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 Dallasite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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

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Dallasite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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