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Gaylussite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
SiO2

Gaylussite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Gaylussite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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