Gaylussite and Fuchsite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.