Leucophanite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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decomposes in water
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
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2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Leucophanite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Gaylussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Leucophanite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.