Rosasite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.22.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rosasite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rosasite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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