Gaylussite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Gaylussite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Amazonite 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 Gaylussite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Gaylussite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.