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Gaylussite and Sussexite 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
1.93-1.993.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaylussite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.