Cryolite

Alternative Names: None

Mineral Information

Origin: Greenland

Mineral Species: Cryolite

Mineral Group: Halides

Chemical Formula: Na₃AlF₆

Hardness: 2.5

Crystal System: Monoclinic

Colour: Colourless, white

Typical Appearance: Usually massive, coarsely granular. Rarely as pseudocubic crystals.

Esoteric Information

Birthstone: None

Chakra Alignment: None

Element: None

Origin of Name & Mythology: From the Greek κρύος, frost, and λίθος, stone, meaning "ice-stone" in allusion to its appearance.

Additional Information