Gaylussite and Emerald 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
  
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.