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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.02.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

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