Difference between revisions of "Cryolite"
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sodium aluminum fluoride; Greenland spar; icestone; ice stone; criolita (Esp.); cryolite (Fr.); Kryolit (Deut.) | sodium aluminum fluoride; Greenland spar; icestone; ice stone; criolita (Esp.); cryolite (Fr.); Kryolit (Deut.) | ||
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| + | Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. May cause dental and bone defects. Gives off poisonous fluorine gas during firing. | ||
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| + | CDH Fine Chemicals: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/38_1163225593_CryolitePowder-CASNO-15096-52-3-MSDS.pdf MSDS] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty. | Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty. | ||
| − | Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually | + | Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually occurring in masses or granules. |
Fracture = uneven. Luster = vitreous to greasy. Streak = white. | Fracture = uneven. Luster = vitreous to greasy. Streak = white. | ||
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Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml Cryolite] | Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml Cryolite] | ||
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Revision as of 12:57, 2 November 2020
Description
White, translucent crystalline mineral composed of sodium aluminum fluoride. Cryolite occurs naturally in Greenland (Ivigtut) with smaller sources located Spain, U.S.(Colorado) and Russia. It may also be made synthetically by fusing sodium fluoride and aluminum fluoride. Cryolite is used as a flux and opacifier in porcelain enamel. It is also used to make opalescent glass.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium aluminum fluoride; Greenland spar; icestone; ice stone; criolita (Esp.); cryolite (Fr.); Kryolit (Deut.)
Risks
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. May cause dental and bone defects. Gives off poisonous fluorine gas during firing.
CDH Fine Chemicals: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty.
Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually occurring in masses or granules.
Fracture = uneven. Luster = vitreous to greasy. Streak = white.
| Composition | Na3AlF6 |
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| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 |
| Melting Point | 1000 |
| Density | 2.95-3.0 |
| Refractive Index | 1.338;1.338;1.339 |
Resources and Citations
Mineralogy Database: Cryolite