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Ceylonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Ceylonite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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