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Prase and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.691.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Prase and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Prase and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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