Gaylussite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Gaylussite

Riebeckite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

decomposes in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.93-1.993.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Not Available

Gaylussite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Gaylussite Vs Langbeinite

Gaylussite Vs Plumbogummite

Gaylussite Vs Prismatine

Gaylussite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.