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Agate and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Agate Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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