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Nepouite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5   

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

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Nepouite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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