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Demantoid and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Demantoid and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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