Stolzite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Stolzite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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

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Stolzite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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