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Verdite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.97   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Verdite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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