Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.