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Albite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Albite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Albite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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