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Quartz and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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