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Gaylussite and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.