Hauyne and Cryolite Physical Properties

Hauyne

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.52.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hauyne and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hauyne and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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