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Gaylussite and Fluorapatite 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
1.93-1.993.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.