Gaylussite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gaylussite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gaylussite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.