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Gaylussite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.510
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
C

Gaylussite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Gaylussite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.