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Gaylussite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.