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Wernerite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.97   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wernerite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Cryolite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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

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