Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
perfect [110]
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.