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Gaylussite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.84   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Gaylussite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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