Agate and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Agate and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate and Gaylussite 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 Agate and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Agate and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.