Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
SiO2
  
Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.