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Gaylussite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Falcons Eye and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Gaylussite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.

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