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Chalcedony and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.701.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Chalcedony and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Chalcedony and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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