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Kurnakovite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Kurnakovite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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