Gaylussite and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
perfect [110]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.