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Gaylussite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.