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Fibrolite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Fibrolite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Fibrolite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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