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Mimetite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
2.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Mimetite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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