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Gaylussite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gaylussite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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