Scorodite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorodite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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