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Gaylussite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
C   

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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.

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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.

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