Shortite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Shortite

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

2.612.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shortite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Shortite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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