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Gaylussite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.26-3.41   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Gaylussite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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