Titanite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Titanite

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

3.48-3.602.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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

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Titanite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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