Kyanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Kyanite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Gaylussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Kyanite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.