×

Gaylussite
Gaylussite

Annabergite
Annabergite



ADD
Compare
X
Gaylussite
X
Annabergite

Gaylussite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gaylussite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gaylussite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.