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Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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