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Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.