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Gaylussite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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