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Humite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Humite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Humite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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