Gaylussite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Gaylussite

Stolzite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

decomposes in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.93-1.992

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Not Available

Gaylussite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Gaylussite Vs Langbeinite

Gaylussite Vs Plumbogummite

Gaylussite Vs Prismatine

Gaylussite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.