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Gaylussite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
[C,H,O]   

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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.

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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.

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