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Gaylussite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Gaylussite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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