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Omphacite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Omphacite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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

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