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Gaylussite
Gaylussite

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Gaylussite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.991.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Gaylussite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Gaylussite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.