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Gaylussite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite 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   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gaylussite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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