Feldspar and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
two or three
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Feldspar and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Gaylussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Feldspar and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.