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Gaylussite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.