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Gaylussite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.10-3.20   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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