Glass and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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decomposes in water
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Glass and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass and Gaylussite 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 Glass and Gaylussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Glass and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.