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Analcime and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Analcime and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Analcime and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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