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Gaylussite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.04-3.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Gaylussite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Gaylussite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.