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Gaylussite and Fayalite 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
1.93-1.99
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.