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Umbalite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Umbalite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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