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Gaylussite and Star Sapphire 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
1.93-1.99
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.