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Periclase and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Periclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9   
2.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Periclase and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Periclase and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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