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Gaylussite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gaylussite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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