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Gaylussite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite 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   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Gaylussite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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