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Hackmanite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.97  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hackmanite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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