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Gaspeite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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