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Gaylussite and Sapphirine 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
1.93-1.993.40-3.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.