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Gaylussite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gaylussite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gaylussite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.