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Gaylussite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
CaF2   

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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.

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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.

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