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Gaylussite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.992.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Be3Al2SiO6

Gaylussite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Gaylussite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.