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Gaylussite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Gaylussite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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