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Sinhalite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sinhalite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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