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Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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