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Bort and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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decomposes in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.93-1.99   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
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2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Bort and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Bort and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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