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Grandidierite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Grandidierite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Grandidierite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.