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Sunstone and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
2.97   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
001   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sunstone and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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