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Hambergite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.97  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hambergite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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