Gaylussite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Gaylussite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Gaylussite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.