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Wernerite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.97  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
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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