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Gaylussite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.