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Hexagonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Hexagonite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Hexagonite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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