Euclase and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
1.93-1.99
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Euclase and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Euclase and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.