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Gaylussite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
CaF2

Gaylussite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Gaylussite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.