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Gaylussite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gaylussite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gaylussite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.