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Gaylussite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaylussite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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