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Gaylussite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaylussite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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