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Charlesite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.791.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Charlesite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Charlesite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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