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Gaylussite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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