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Gaylussite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite 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   
3.28-3.31   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaylussite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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