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Jadeite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.97   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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