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Gaylussite and Sanidine 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
1.93-1.992.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.