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Gaylussite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaylussite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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