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Gaylussite and Tanzanite 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
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.993.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Gaylussite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Gaylussite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.