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Gaylussite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Gyrolite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.48   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   

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Gaylussite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.

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