Question

What is the chemical formula of cryolite which is an important mineral of aluminum?

Answer 1

Cryolite

• Cryolite is a colorless to white halide mineral.
• The chemical formula of cryolite is ${\mathrm{Na}}_3{\mathrm{AlF}}_6$.
• A large amount of synthetic cryolite is obtained from fluorite.

Uses of cryolite

• Molten cryolite is used in the extraction of aluminum.
• It is used in the manufacture of insecticides.