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Friedelite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
2.97   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Friedelite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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