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Gaspeite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Gaspeite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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