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Gaylussite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaylussite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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