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Gaylussite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.