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Amber and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.101.93-1.99
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amber and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amber and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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