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Chalcedony and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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