Gaylussite and Sanidine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.