Wavellite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wavellite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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