Gaylussite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Gaylussite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.