Gaylussite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.