Diamond and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Diamond and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Diamond and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.
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