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Gaylussite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Gaylussite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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