Jadeite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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