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Gaylussite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite 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   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaylussite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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