Agrellite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.88
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Agrellite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Agrellite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.