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Gaylussite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.991.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
[C,H,O]

Gaylussite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Gaylussite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.