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Gaylussite and Caledonite 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
1.93-1.99
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.