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Gaylussite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite 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   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gaylussite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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