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Gaylussite
Gaylussite

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Gaylussite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.70-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gaylussite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gaylussite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.