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Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl 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
1.93-1.99
2.65-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.