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Hiddenite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.97   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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