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Wavellite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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