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Gaylussite and Celestine 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
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.