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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Musgravite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Musgravite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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